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December 16, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 Read Desert Messenger online! Sign up for free email alerts when the Desert Messenger becomes available online! Join thousands reading the paper online at: www.DesertMessengerOnline.com EVERY SUNDAY @ 1pm Starting December 6, 2020 HI HI ALI SWAP MEET 123 W. Cowell, across from the Post Office QUARTZSITE, AZ Weekly Auctions Offering a Great Selection of Antiques, Tools, Household, Rocks and Who-Knows-What-Else! THERE WILL BE A LOT OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT EACH AUCTION Cold Drinks & Hot Coffee Will be Available. We Will Practice Social Distancing and Face Masks Are Required. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to the auction. Sales Conducted by Brown's Auction Service TOM BROWN-AUCTIONEER 307-247-4119 AUCTION Food is available at the deli 5:00 pm. Come and have dinner and play bingo or just come and have dinner. Quartzsite WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Doors Open at 5:00 pm. Early Bird at 6:30 pm. 40 Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzsite Senior Center WE'RE BACK!! TRANSPONDER AUTO KEYS (Electronic Chip Keys) Jeep, Chrysler, Ford Chevrolet, Toyota & many more! Betty Crenshaw, Owner C & B LOCK & KEY 44 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only "Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." ~Bruce Lee As we are moving into our winter season, we at Quartzsite Police Depart- ment want to welcome our winter visitors. Quartzsite Police Department is very proactive in securing our community's safety, with the infl ux of visitors, there are always those who try to prey on the unwary. Please be aware of your surroundings. Don't leave vehicles or residences unse- cured. Use exterior lighting. We hope everyone has a great winter season and enjoy the warmer weather without snow! HOME SAFETY TIPS • Use a door viewer before opening your door. Always demand identifi ca- tion from strangers (even repair or sales persons). • Always lock up your home before leaving and don't hide your house keys outdoors anywhere. • Have keys ready and in your hand for immediate use when you return home. • Use interior and exterior lighting at all times. • Always use Safe Internet Shopping practices. • Shred credit card offers and bank statements before you throw them away if you do not plan on using them. • Hide or destroy boxes from expensive purchases. • Do not answer personal questions about your home such as type of alarm, daytime occupancy, etc. • Do not let people inside your home (to use the bathroom, phone, etc.). • Avoid mail theft by obtaining a locked mailbox and dropping off outgo- ing mail at the local post offi ce. • Do not give out your personal information or credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call. QPD offers Home Safety Tips

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